Available with two and three tank systems with 70MPa pressure, the Borrego
FCEV's power plant is located under the center floor and boasts an
additional 47 horsepower of power to produce a peak output of 154 horsepower
(a 44-percent increase compared to the previous generation) and propel the
vehicle to a top speed of 161 kph while boasting a best-in-class system
efficiency of 62 percent. With a 202-liter hydrogen storage tank located
underneath the vehicle and ahead of the rear wheels, this latest Kia Motors
research vehicle has a range of around 685 km.

"Entering this new phase of our program is really exciting," said Dr. Hyun
Soon Lee, president of research and development for the Hyundai-Kia
Automotive Group.

"Now we will be able to build fuel cell electric vehicles in higher volumes
and lower cost for fleet testing and the latest Borrego FCEV drives us
closer to making fuel cell vehicles available for consumers."

Demonstrating its ability to conduct engineering of both gasoline/diesel
production models and fuel cell research vehicles simultaneously, Kia Motors
will be able to significantly improve the efficiency and quality control of
future fuel cell vehicle manufacturing processes.

With the use of lightweight aluminum body shell components, the Borrego FCEV
has a power-to-weight ratio that is similar to the new production model SUV.
The FCEV also retains the roomy cabin, low noise levels and overall driving
refinement of its new gasoline/diesel-powered sibling.

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